Offshore
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 4
Contact number
+1 345 949 2648About
Provided by Campbells
Firm Overview:
Campbells is a leading full service offshore law firm established in 1970. From their offices in the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong they provide comprehensive corporate and litigation advice and services to clients worldwide in relation to Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands law. Campbells is regularly trusted to advise some of the most prominent names in finance, investment and insurance and is frequently involved in the largest and most complex transactions, disputes and insolvencies in both jurisdictions.
Campbells' legal team is internationally recognised for its expertise by leading directories and trade publications and is also proud to be actively involved in the development of legislation, sitting on critical government legislative committees. Campbells is a member of the international legal networks Meritas and World Law Group.
Chambers Review
Campbells has an established team of specialists advising on corporate, finance and dispute resolution matters. The team is well equipped to undertake listings, M&A transactions, and fund formation and restructuring matters. It also demonstrates strength on the dispute resolution front, handling restructuring and insolvency cases as well as disputes arising from transactions. Campbells provides Cayman Islands and BVI advice to a number of financial institutions, investment groups and private equity firms. Its clients also benefit from practitioners' proficiency in Mandarin. The team has Maso Capital, Pacific Andes and Oasis Capital among its key clients.
Work Highlights
- Campbells advised the joint liquidators on the liquidation of the Chinese technology company Tsinghua UNIC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Campbells cover a wide range of legal jurisdictions and issues. They are experienced in advising sophisticated clients on complex legal issues."
"They are quick to understand what is needed and respond in a timely manner with helpful advice."
"Campbells cover a wide range of legal jurisdictions and issues. They are experienced in advising sophisticated clients on complex legal issues."
"They are quick to understand what is needed and respond in a timely manner with helpful advice."
Notable Practitioners
Shaun Folpp is the managing partner of Campbells' Hong Kong office and has considerable experience handling BVI and Cayman aspects of general commercial, financial services and trust dispute cases. He also handles liquidation and take-private mandates.
"I would say Shaun is the best offshore lawyer I have worked with over the years."
"I have worked closely with Shaun, and he is always accessible and helpful."
Robert Searle focuses on advising asset management firms and fund managers on fund formation and restructuring mandates, as well as acting on financing mandates. He is based in Hong Kong and is particularly adept at handling Cayman Islands mandates.
"Robert is very client-focused and seeks to give practical outcomes to clients. He is always available to discuss issues and is open to feedback."